NumisBids
  
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 125  24-27 Nov 2020
View prices realized

Lot 4502

Estimate: 150 AUD
Price realized: 90 AUD
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
MACEDON, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, uncertain mint, probably a Celtic copy, obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, crude style with legend similar to **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730) (illustrated); Persian Imperial Coinage, Kingdom of Artaxerxes II and III (375-320 B.C.), stuck in Lydia at Sardeis, silver siglos, obv. king bearded to right with dagger, rev. crude incuse square punch, with several bankers countermarks, (S.4683, Carradice type IV, Group C). Fine or better. (2)

Ex Dr Curtis R. Paxman Collection, American Auction Association, Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, November 4-6, 1974 (lot 1781) for the second coin with its Auction ticket
Question about this auction? Contact Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd